N0016723Q0239 CSS.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to solicit only one source under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b) the Contracting Officer has determined that circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The Government intends to solicit with Direct Dimensions, Inc.

for Shaft Taper Analysis Verification and Evaluation (STAVE) System Support Services for one

(1) base year and four (4) one-year option periods.

The NAICS code is 541330 and the Small Business Standard is $25.5 Million

The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-04 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20230817. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR

CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 10:00 AM ET on Thursday 7 September 2023. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes. However, all responses received by 10:00 AM ET on Thursday 7 September 2023 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responses shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.

Responses to this notice are due on or before 10:00 AM ET on Thursday 7 September 2023 by email to tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil

Point of Contact for this notice is Tracy McDonough at tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil

N0016723Q0239

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lot

STAVE Support Services

FFP

Engineering, hardware and software support of the Shaft Taper Analysis Verification Evaluation (STAVE) systems as detailed in the below Statement of Work (SOW) FOB: Destination

BRAND NAME/SOLE SOURCE: SS

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 1301086767

PSC CD: R425

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Each

Scanner

FFP

New scanner meeting minimum specifications as identified below in the SOW NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

FOB: Destination

BRAND NAME/SOLE SOURCE: SS

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 1301086767

PSC CD: 7K20

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1001 1 Lot OPTION STAVE Support Services

FFP

Engineering, hardware and software support of the Shaft Taper Analysis Verification Evaluation (STAVE) systems as detailed in the below Statement of Work (SOW) FOB: Destination

BRAND NAME/SOLE SOURCE: SS

PSC CD: R425

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2001 1 Lot OPTION STAVE Support Services

FFP

Engineering, hardware and software support of the Shaft Taper Analysis Verification Evaluation (STAVE) systems as detailed in the below Statement of Work (SOW) FOB: Destination

BRAND NAME/SOLE SOURCE: SS

PSC CD: R425

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3001 1 Lot OPTION STAVE Support Services

FFP

Engineering, hardware and software support of the Shaft Taper Analysis Verification Evaluation (STAVE) systems as detailed in the below Statement of Work (SOW) FOB: Destination

BRAND NAME/SOLE SOURCE: SS

PSC CD: R425

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4001 1 Lot OPTION STAVE Support Services

FFP

Engineering, hardware and software support of the Shaft Taper Analysis Verification Evaluation (STAVE) systems as detailed in the below Statement of Work (SOW) FOB: Destination

BRAND NAME/SOLE SOURCE: SS

PSC CD: R425

NET AMT

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

STAVE SUPPORT CONTRACT

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/INTRODUCTION: To provide services for engineering, hardware and software support and the purchase of a new scanner in support of the Shaft Taper Analysis Verification Evaluation

(STAVE) systems at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (PHNSY), Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNSY).

2.0 BACKGROUND: Shaft Taper Analysis Verification and Evaluation (STAVE) system is a system that was implemented by the US Navy to replace the dated gage inventory with a state-of-the-art accurate, repeatable system for inspection of main propulsion shaft tapers. STAVE uses a combination of COTS hardware and custom software to collect data from the shafts and present it in the form of simulated “blue hits” as well as providing dimensional results. To properly operationalize the systems, shipyards will require support and maintenance, which are the subject of this statement of work. The period of performance includes one (1) base year with four (4) option year renewals for a total of five (5) years.

3.0 OBJECTIVE: To provide support and maintenance for STAVE operation. This support and maintenance contract is intended to support the existing systems and to upgrade and replace the critical equipment as the current Comet 6 scanners end their lifecycle. The contract consists of a base contract for the purchase of a new Scanner and contractor support to perform analysis, troubleshooting, and maintenance at NNSY, PHNSY, PNSY and PSNSY plus four (4) option years for continued contractor support services.

3.1 The contractor shall provide direct user support.

3.1.1 The contractor team shall provide remote support 1-2 times per week. Support services shall include assistance with login and account issues, system troubleshooting and support for minor system issues for end users at the four US Navy shipyards, NSWCCD TPOC, NSWCPD TPOC, and NAVSEA TWH.

3.1.2 The contractor shall provide remote system troubleshooting at all four US Navy Shipyards on an as-needed basis.

3.1.3 The contractor shall provide recommendations on STAVE operations and system integration based on shipyard requirements and concerns.

3.2 The contractor shall provide software upgrade and support.

3.2.1 The contractor shall maintain a reserve STAVE system for use as a backup and to use for the evaluation of software (including operating system, Zeiss Colin3D scanner software, and STAVE-specific software) and procedural updates.

3.2.2 The contractor shall deploy all system software updates identified as necessary for inspection functionality to production systems at the four US Navy shipyards.

3.2.3 The contractor shall provide software development to address any patches or bug-fixes deemed necessary to maintain functionality by users and stakeholders to the STAVE- Scan and STAVE-Analyze software programs.

3.2.4 The contractor shall report software updates evaluated, accepted, rejected, and deployed with justification (A002).

3.3 The contractor shall provide hardware support including materials required to outfit an extra STAVE system including:

3.3.1 The contractor shall deliver to NSWCCD a new scanner that meets the minimum specifications in year one of the Period of Performance (PoP).

3.3.2 The contractor shall provide assembly, calibration, and installation for NSWCCD purchased components.

3.4 The contractor shall provide technical results assessment.

3.4.1 The contractor shall provide STAVE inspection recordkeeping. (A001)

3.4.2 The contractor shall provide analysis of scan data and results for quality and adequacy.

Analysis of data includes reviewing the following: data, quality of data, quality of process to getting the data, marginal defects on the taper and keyways to justify further action. The analysis will be provided in a PDF format. (A003)

3.4.3 The contractor shall use their expertise to support shipyard engineers and other users and stakeholders with interpretation of STAVE results from data received from the shipyard scans.

3.4.4 The contractor shall summarize technical assessments on a semi-annual basis. (A003)

3.5 The contractor shall schedule and provide yearly onsite support.

3.5.1 The contractor shall plan, organize, and execute two visits consisting of three to five days on-site to be scheduled with the hosting facility.

3.5.2 The contractor must be able to obtain base access to all four US Navy Shipyards.

3.5.3 The contractor shall spread the trips between the shipyards, alternating every year between PNSY or NNSY, and between PSNSY or PHNSY.

3.5.4 The contractor will use these trips to perform on-site system maintenance.

3.5.5 The contractor shall organize and provide refresher and/or new user training.

3.5.6 The contractor shall collect feedback from users and stakeholders.

3.6 The contractor shall provide STAVE system calibration support.

3.6.1 The contractor shall provide system calibration/re-calibration inspections to a calibrated cylindrical STAVE artifact for all US Navy shipyard systems during every onsite visit. The US Navy is responsible for making a cylindrical STAVE artifact available to complete the work. (A004)

3.6.2 The contractor shall provide logistics and scheduling as needed for re-calibration of planar dot-pattern artifact panels included with the STAVE systems at all four US Navy Shipyards.

3.6.3 The contractor shall execute purchase orders for re-calibration of artifact panels as needed for each of the four US Navy shipyards

3.7 The contractor shall provide monthly status reports.

3.7.1 The contractor shall provide monthly status reports summarizing progress to date, obstacles/constraints, and issues and concerns (A001)

3.7.2 The contractor shall provide monthly project cost updates, schedule and performance status. (A001)

4.0 MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

4.1 Year 1 - Scanner

4.1.1 Must be based on structured-light measurement technology.

4.1.2 Must incorporate at least one camera with 12 MP resolution of better.

4.1.3 Must have a field of view 1m wide or larger

4.1.4 Must have documented flat plate profile accuracy such that 80% of data points are within +/- 19 microns of the surface.

4.1.5 Delivered with a documented inspection process tailored to support inspection on taper and keyway surfaces of all submarine and CVN propulsion shaft taper components.

4.1.6 Must include software that instructs the operator and controls the scanner through work piece configuration, scanner calibration, environmental control, work piece inspection, and reporting, generating the same reporting content as specified by the STAVE Manual.

4.1.7 Delivered with a properly configured computer and high-bandwidth cabling capable of operating the scanner and projector and storing at least five years of expected scan data.

4.1.7.1 Note: every new scanner will come with a paired computer.

5.0 OPTION YEARS 1-4

Same as 3.1 through 3.7 with the exception of 3.3.

6.0 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

N/A.

7.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

N/A

8.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/PROPERTY/INFORMATION:

STAVE cylindrical calibration artifact(s) located at PNSY.

9.0 DELIVERABLES: The contractor shall provide deliverables as described in the SOW.

Number Name A001 Monthly Status Reports A002 Software Update Evaluation Report A003 Technical Results Assessment Report A004 STAVE System Calibration Summary Report

10.0 PLACE OF DELIVERY

The addresses and POCs for the shipyards can be seen below:

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) Address: Kittery, ME 03904 POC: To be determined at time of award

Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Address: Portsmouth, VA 23709 POC: To be determined at time of award

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNSY) Address: 1400 Farragut St., Bremerton, WA 98314 POC: To be determined at time of award

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (PHNSY) Address: 667 Safeguard St., JBPHH, HI 96860 POC: To be determined at time of award

11.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) will be generated and must be handled based on Navy policy.

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 CDRL A001 - STAVE

Engineering Services Attachment 2 CDRL A002- STAVE

Inspection Report Attachment 3 CDRL A003- STAVE

Technical Report Attachment 4 CDRL A004- STAVE

Calibration Report Attachment 5 DID-MGMT-

81864A_Engineering Services

Attachment 6 DI-NDTI- 80809B_Inspection Report

Attachment 7 DI-MISC- 80508B_Technical Report

Attachment 8 DI-QCIC- 80798C_Calibration Certificate

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 3001 Destination Government Destination Government 4001 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-SEP-2023 TO

30-SEP-2024

N/A N/A FOB: Destination

0002 29-SEP-2023 1 NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

CARDEROCK

GIFFORD WILLIAMS

9500 MACARTHUR BLVD

WEST BETHESDA MD 20817-5700

301-227-4986 FOB: Destination

N00167

1001 POP 01-OCT-2024 TO

30-SEP-2025

N/A N/A FOB: Destination

2001 POP 01-OCT-2025 TO

30-SEP-2026

N/A N/A FOB: Destination

3001 POP 01-OCT-2026 TO

30-SEP-2027

N/A N/A FOB: Destination

4001 POP 01-OCT-2027 TO

30-SEP-2028

N/A N/A FOB: Destination

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

NOV 2021

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

MAR 2023

52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022) Alternate I

OCT 2014

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

DEC 2022

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990

52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements

MAY 2014

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent JUN 2020 52.227-2 Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copyright

Infringement

JUN 2020

52.227-3 Patent Indemnity APR 1984 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information

JAN 2023

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

MAY 2019

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation JAN 2023 252.211-7008 Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers SEP 2010 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense

Contractors

JAN 2023

252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JAN 2023 252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program--Basic JAN 2023 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors MAR 2022 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang

Uyghur Autonomous Region - Representation

JUN 2023

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

JUN 2023

252.227-7015 Technical Data--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

MAR 2023

252.227-7027 Deferred Ordering Of Technical Data Or Computer Software APR 1988 252.227-7028 Technical Data or Computer Software Previously Delivered to the Government

JUN 1995

252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data JAN 2023 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2022 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

JAN 2023

252.246-7006 Warranty Tracking of Serialized Items MAR 2016 252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts JAN 2023 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible quoter whose quote (1) is the

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable quotation, (2) conforms to the solicitation, (3) contains a price that is fair and reasonable, and (4) will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations:

Factor 1 Price

Quotes must include a price for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). The Government will determine prices to be fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3 based on, but not limited to, market research, current or previous purchases, prices for similar performance in a related industry, and comparison to an independent Government estimate.

Quoters responding to this solicitation are advised that, prior to award, the Government may request quoters to submit information/data to support price reasonableness such as copies of paid invoices for the same or similar items, sales history for the same or similar items, price list with effective date and/or copies of catalog pages along with any applicable discounts.

Factor 2 Technical Capability/Approach

The Government will evaluate the Quoter for acceptability of Technical Capability.

Minimum Requirements:

The following are the minimum requirements a quote must meet to be deemed acceptable for the Technical Capability factor:

1) A quote is deemed acceptable for the Technical Capability factor if it meets all requirements as defined in the solicitation Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW) and/or minimum specifications.

2) Technical Capability/Approach evaluations will result in one of the following ratings:

TABLE 1 - TECHNICAL RATINGS

Rating Description

Acceptable Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

A quote must be rated "ACCEPTABLE" for the quote to be eligible for award. An "UNACCEPTABLE" rating for Technical Capability/Approach factor will result in the entire quote being rated "UNACCEPTABLE" overall; an overall rating of "UNACCEPTABLE" makes a quote ineligible for award. A quote must contain sufficient information to enable evaluators to determine acceptability; if there is insufficient information to determine acceptability of the quote, the quote will be rated “UNACCEPTABLE” overall.

QUESTIONS: Any questions in relation to this solicitation shall be submitted to Tracy McDonough email at tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil

The cut-off date for questions is 10:00 AM EST on Friday 1 September 2023

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate quotations for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a quotation is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option (s).

(c) The Government shall mail or email a written notice of award to the successful quoter. Upon receipt, the quoter shall either commence performance, or have an authorized representative sign the award and return it to the Contracting Officer; a binding contract is formed upon the earlier of either of those actions.

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JUN 2023)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L.

113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

X (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

X (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub.

L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) [Reserved]

___ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div.

C).

___ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub.

L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

X (8) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

X (9) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

X (10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

____ (11) [Reserved]

____ (12) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

____ (13) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

____ (14) [Reserved]

____ (15)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

____ (16)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

X (17) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

____ (18)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

____ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

____ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

____ (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2021) of 52.219-9.

____ (19) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

____ (20) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

____ (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

____ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C.

657f).

X (23) (i) 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2023) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

____ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

____ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

____ (26) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

____ (27) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

X (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

X (29) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) (E.O. 13126).

X (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

X (31)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

____ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

X (32)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

X (33)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

X (34) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

X (35) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

X (36)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

____ (37) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

____ (38)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

____ (39) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

____ (40) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners

(JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

____ (41)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

____ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

____ (42)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

____ (43) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

____ (44)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

X (45) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

____ (46) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

____ (47) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

____ (48)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

____ (49) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

____ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

____ (50)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (DEC 2022) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

____ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

____ (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

____ (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

____ (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

____ (51) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (DEC 2022) 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

X (52) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

____ (53) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

____ (54) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150

____ (55) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

____ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

____ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

____ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

X (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

____ (63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

____ (64)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C.

55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

____ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

____ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_____ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

_____ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

X (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (E.O.

13658).

_____ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

_____ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph

(d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L.

113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L.

117-328).

(vi) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(viii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(ix) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(x) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O.

13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xiii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiv) X (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

_____ (B) Alternate I (MAR 2, 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.)

(xvi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67)

(xvii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E. O. 12989).

(xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (E.O.

13658).

(xix) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xx) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxiii) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 3 Days before the contract expires; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 10 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 Years.

52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2020) ALTERNATE I (MAR 2020)

(a) Definition. Small business concern, as used in this clause--

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in paragraph (a)(1) of this clause, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships.